Ultrasound Tech - Sonographer
- Shreveport, LA
- $60.00 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
- Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy.
- Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care.
- Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.
- Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including assisting radiologists in guided procedures in a variety of settings).
- Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
- Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted.
- Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- RDMS, Ob/Gyn and Maternal Fetal Medicine experience required. At least 2 years of ObGyn at minimum.
- Required - 2 years of sonographer experience.
- Required - Maternal Fetal Medicine experience
- Required - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)
- Advanced certification in area(s) of specialty according to facility need.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Preferred - MFM
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
- Knowledge of the anatomy of the liver, gallbladder, aorta, spleen, kidneys, bile ducts, and pancreas and ability to perform abdominal ultrasound and the pathology of these organs to provide radiologists with a preliminary diagnosis.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
- Experience building out and EHS program
- Ideally Lab experience
- Biopharma/Research and development field